The Chairman was authorised to sign the previously circulated minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on the 24th. January 2018

6. Matters Arising:

(a) Council vacancies – there are two vacancies on Council.
Caroline Ritchie to be asked to join Council
C. Slinger to put a notice in the Candlestick news.

7.Public Participation:

R. Potter reported that the Hearse House repairs were finished.
The shelving had cost £392.40 and the doors £577.12 – total £969.52.
£750 in grant and £200 from C.P.C.P. has been received
Council to pay the £19.52 balance.

(k) Donation to CPCP:
£500 to be donated with request that £200 of it goes towards publication of the Candlestick News

9.Village Issues

a) Roads around the parish:
G. Scott was present from highways was told of the ongoing problems and shown photographs.
b) Hearse house : Thanks to be sent to R. Potter.
c) War memorial : obtain more details of individual costs before next meeting.
d) Defibrillator : find out more details and costs and put on next meeting agenda.
e) Snow clearing Defer to next meeting.
f) Hall floor repairs: 2 quotes of £3650 and £3800 have been obtained.
Grant of £2800 to be applied for.

10. Correspondence:

a) Radar road speed signs .
b) Electoral review – boundary changes.

11. Village Issues:

a) State of village green due to electricity works:
J. Crozier to contact C. Purdham with complaint.

12. Date of next meeting:

Wednesday 23rd. May which is also the AGM at 7.30PM in the village hall.